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🌱 How tougher fire rules and new rec plans could reshape Sterling
Sterling, Colorado Patch AM: a 3 min readGood morning Sterling! We're back in your inbox this morning to keep you in the loop with what's happening in and around town. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- How tougher fire rules and new rec plans could reshape Sterling
Also on today's calendar: Support Group – Sterling and 4 more events.
Today's riddle: What gets wetter & wetter as it dries? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Thursday: Cloudy, a little rain; cool, with a high of 57 and low of 33 degrees.
- Friday: Clouds giving way to some sun, temps: high: 62, low: 32.
- Saturday: Sunny and pleasant, with a high of 72 and low of 38 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Logan County Commissioners considering new fire restriction ordinance (journal-advocate.com) — Logan County leaders, including Sterling’s fire chief, are pushing for tougher fire restriction ordinances after several recent local burns got out of control, and residents are urged to track Red Flag days through Sterling’s new alert system. Commissioners are also weighing support for a regional recreation master plan that could reshape facilities near Sterling High School, the fairgrounds, and a possible new community center. 
📸 Around Sterling
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Upcoming Events in
Sterling
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★ Featured events ★
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Sterling – Chat with a Parkinson’s Pro →
CSU Northeast Regional Engagement Center, 304 Main St, Sterling
10:00 am
Friday May 8
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Other local events
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Proctor Peppers 4H
Caliche Jr. Sr. High School Sterling, CO 80751
6:00 pm -
Spring Program
Caliche Jr. Sr. High School Sterling, CO 80751
6:30 pm -
Staff Appreciation Celebration
Sky Ranch Golf Course, 17408 CO-14, Sterling
4:30 pm -
HS Awards Night
Caliche Jr. Sr. High School Sterling, CO 80751
6:00 pm -
Support Group – Sterling →
CSU Northeast Regional Engagement Center, 304 Main St, Sterling
2:00 pm -
Parkinson Support Group 2026 →
CSU Northeast Regional Engagement Center, 304 Main St, Sterling
2:00 pm
Monday May 4
Tuesday May 5
Wednesday May 6
Thursday May 7
Thursday May 21
📣 Sterling Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
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Sterling Livestock Commission →
Sterling Livestock Commission, 20197 Riverside Dr, Sterling
11:00 am -
Logan County Fair & Rodeo →
Logan County Fairgrounds, 1120 Pawnee Ave, Sterling
9:30 am -
Logan County Fair — Bijou Buckers →
Logan County Fairgrounds, 1120 Pawnee Ave, Sterling
6:00 pm -
Dick Stull Memorial Rodeo →
Logan County Fairgrounds, 1120 Pawnee Ave, Sterling
7:00 pm -
2026 Dick Stull Memorial PRCA Rodeo - Thursday →
Logan County Fairgrounds, 1120 Pawnee Ave, Sterling
7:00 pm
Wednesday July 22
Friday July 24
Tuesday July 28
Thursday July 30
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- I’m looking for a girl scout troop to join for my 9 year old daughter.
She is homeschooled and looking to join to make some friendships. Any guidance would be greatly appreciated. (Nextdoor Sydney Ave)
- Trinidad Benham Corporation posted a job opening for Forklift Operator in Sterling. Apply here.
- State of Colorado posted a job opening for CDOC Food Service Supervisor CSTS I (Sterling) in Sterling. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Sterling here.
🗞 Nearby News
Fort Morgan
- MCC recognizes 2026 Employees of the Year (fortmorgantimes.com)
- Things to Do: Updates on northeast Colorado fishing and more (fortmorgantimes.com)
- Denver Health ended up on a list of at-risk hospitals — but it's not as bad off as you might think (cpr.org)
Wiggins
- Wiggins track picks up 17 top-20 finishes at Roosevelt (fortmorgantimes.com)
Ok Sterling! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!
-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: A towel (Thank you Beth H. for sending it in!)
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